January 17 Program: Great Places for Great Photos in Texas

Good photography does not require a lot of travel. Usually, we have a great advantage when photographing locally to choose the time, weather, season, and lighting conditions to get the best image. 

Our speaker, Greg Disch, could give us a presentation that would last for hours from all the subjects he has photographed throughout the country but for this meeting he will focus on our state of Texas.  He will show us that we don’t have to travel the world to get outstanding photography subjects.  Greg will concentrate his presentation on sites we can travel to right here in Texas.  Come get some ideas for your next trip! 

Our speaker, Greg Disch, began his photography career in 1977 with a 35mm SLR and pursued it vigorously as a hobby for several years before joining a local camera club.  He did well in the contests and became known as an excellent photographer in the area and began doing some freelance work, wedding, portraits, ball teams etc.

He found himself photographing things he wasn’t all that interested in photographing and all his weekends taken. So, in 1990 he decided to make a career change and became involved in the computer business.  Time for photography disappeared. 

January 2005, Greg decided to renew his photography interest and of course by this time digital was the way to go.  He is now putting to use his computer knowledge and photographic knowledge to teach and support digital photography through classes and workshops.  And unlike before, now his photography is based upon his love of the outdoors, nature, and wildlife.

Please join us for a photographic travel adventure through Texas.

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Tomorrow Night’s Program: Photographing Alaska’s Aurora Borealis and more 

On Tuesday, November 15 our speaker, Barbara Eddy, will share one of her photography expedition locations, Alaska. She is still amazed at the diversity found within the wilds of this northern frontier. Barbara will share her techniques for capturing the magic of the aurora borealis. She says it’s not difficult to photograph the dance of the northern lights and will highlight what she finds helpful in planning and preparation, as well as camera settings.

Barbara will also share some websites that she finds useful for aurora predictions and alerts. And will also discuss helpful ways to find clear skies which are necessary for viewing and photographing the auroras.

After sharing tips and tricks of making magical images of the spectacular phenomena of the northern lights, Barbara will share some images from around Alaska to illustrate what can be seen and photographed during different seasons, locations, and weather conditions. Barbara hopes this program will encourage you to make a trip to this spectacular part of the planet. 

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November 15 Program: Photographing Alaska’s Aurora Borealis and more

Our speaker this month is Barbara Eddy. In 1990 she began her career as a nature photography workshop and seminar instructor. Her photography travels have taken her all over the world leading photographers to Africa, Antarctic, the Galapagos, Ecuador, the Falklands, Scotland, Canada, Japan and, of course, locations all over North America.

Barbara is an award-winning photographer who has co-authored six nature photography “how-to” books and has been published around the world in such prestigious publications as National Geographic, in calendars, books and greeting cards.  

On Tuesday, November 15, she will share one of her photography expedition locations, Alaska. She is still amazed at the diversity found within the wilds of this northern frontier. Barbara will share her techniques for capturing the magic of the aurora borealis. She says it’s not difficult to photograph the dance of the northern lights and will highlight what she finds helpful in planning and preparation, as well as camera settings. Barbara will also share some websites that she finds useful for aurora predictions and alerts. And will also discuss helpful ways to find clear skies which are necessary for viewing and photographing the auroras.

After sharing tips and tricks of making magical images of the spectacular phenomena of the northern lights, Barbara will share some images from around Alaska to illustrate what can be seen and photographed during different seasons, locations, and weather conditions. Barbara hopes this program will encourage you to make a trip to this spectacular part of the planet. 

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Tomorrow Night’s Program:

UNDER THE SURFACE

Photography underground and underwater

Omaha, Nebraska during the U.S. Olympic swimming team trials at CenturyLink Center

with award-winning freelance photographer Erich Schlegel

RIO FRIO, TX – Frio River at Bella Rio Resort

SONORA TX – Caverns of Sonora – Horseshoe Lake Room

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October 18 Program:  UNDER THE SURFACE

Photography underground and underwater

Erich Schlegel

Erich Schlegel is an award-winning freelance photographer based in Austin. Erich was born in Mexico to American parents and grew up speaking English and Spanish while growing up throughout Latin America. He received an international business degree from SMU, but his passion for photography led him to a career in photojournalism. Erich was staff photographer at The Brownsville Herald, The Corpus Christi Caller-Times, then The Dallas Morning News. While at the DMN, his assignments ranged from high school football to Winter and Summer Olympics, long documentary projects and conflicts around the world.

In 2008, Erich left The Dallas Morning News to pursue a successful freelance career, and ever since, his client base changes constantly. Current clients include Texas Highways magazine, Austin Opera, USA Today Sports, Texas Water Foundation, Colorado River Land Trust and the Edwards Aquifer Authority. He has also done several assignments for National Geographic magazine, including documenting a source-to-sea paddling expedition on the Amazon River in 2012.

Recently, Erich has been working underground and underwater. Caving and underwater photography for different clients. This is the focus of his presentation, and both are amazing worlds that he is looking forward to sharing with our club!

Atlantic Bottlenose dolphin dives from the surface at Gladden Spit Marine Reserve off the coast of Placencia, Belize. The dolphin has shark bite marks around its head. Photo by Erich Schlegel
Dr. Molly Cummings of the University of Texas at Austin fishes underwater for small grouper around the supports of an offshore oil rig in Gulf of Mexico, east of Port Aransas, Texas. The fish will be used for research on underwater camouflage. Photo by Erich Schlegel

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September 20 Program: Think Tank Photo

Ted Meister, Marketing Director and Matt Fabiano, Content Director with Think Tank Photo will be giving a great overview of just a few different types and style of products available at Think Tank Photo.  See & hear about a variety of camera carry solutions such as Rollers, Backpacks, Shoulder bags/Slings and their Modular Belt System.  Check out their website and shop through our special link. Scroll down to Think Tank Logo.

GIVEAWAY!

Members in attendance will have the opportunity to win a Vision 13 Shoulder Bag donated by Think Tank! 

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September 20 Program: Think Tank Photo

Need? Want? Thinking about something? Didn’t know you needed? Wow, that is neat! This just might be for you!

Ted Meister, Marketing Director and Matt Fabiano, Content Director with Think Tank Photo will be giving an overview of just a few different types and style of products available at Think Tank Photo.  See & hear about a variety of camera carry solutions such as Rollers, Backpacks, Shoulder bags/Slings and their Modular Belt System. 

In addition, we are happy to announce that members in attendance will have the opportunity to win a Vision 13 Shoulder Bag donated by Think Tank! 

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Let’s SHOP ! ! !

Did you know that the club is a participant in a special program with Think Tank and MindShift?  With the Think Tank Affiliate Program receive a free gift when you purchase at least $50 of gear & free ground shipping using our special links and codes. 

Our special link is located on our website under the NEWS tab.  Scroll down, make note of the associated discount code, click on the Think Tank or MindShift logo and shop!  With each purchase through our special links, the club will be credited with a 20% commission of the sale.  Commissions are paid out to the club 3 times a year – January, May & September. 

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Tomorrow Night! The Properly Equipped Macro Photographer with Mike Moats

Mike Moats is an international award-winning full time pro macro photographer from Michigan.  He is a Tamron Image Master, Vanguard Pro, and his articles and images have been published in many photo magazines for over 16 years.  He has a Macro Photo Club online with over 2,400 members, from 27 countries.  Mike teaches workshops and speaks at photo conference throughout the US.

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